Martyrs · Remembered on May 12
Sts. Nereus and Achilleus
Sts. Nereus and Achilleus is remembered on May 12 in Bless’s calendar of saints.
| Remembered on | May 12 |
|---|---|
| Title | Martyrs |
| Died | c. 100 |
| Next on Bless’s Today screen | None left in the published calendar (through December 31, 2028) |
Life
Two praetorian soldiers of the first age — their ancient epitaph by Pope Damasus says they threw down shields and bloody weapons at conversion — martyred under Domitian and buried on the estate of Domitilla, in the catacomb that bears her name.
In the calendar
The upcoming dates, through December 31, 2028, when Bless’s Today screen shows Sts. Nereus and Achilleus. Where the US calendar keeps another celebration that day, it is named instead and no rank is given.
Readings
No dates are left in Bless’s published calendar, which runs through December 31, 2028. Sts. Nereus and Achilleus keeps May 12 in Bless’s calendar of saints: see the saints of May.
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